GRDP 2066 - Portfolio Development: Graphic Design & Production

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 0
Course Description: Preparing and presenting a professional graphic design portfolio is an important step in landing that first job. In this class, students practice important skills in presentation, editing, resume writing, and developing their personal brand. Creating and presenting a portfolio in printed and electronic versions is the goal of this course.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): GRDP 2061
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in GRDP 2062 and GRDP 2064

Major Content

Researching and evaluating professional portfolios
Researching and evaluating past projects and deciding which need to be reworked and re-printed
Grouping and sequencing individual portfolio pieces for the best effect
Creating a portfolio presentation highlighting design skills and technical abilities
Designing and printing their own professional branding materials including resume, business card and cover letter

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:

develop a professional quality resume and cover letter using their own branding.
discuss the importance of a portfolio in the graphic design industry.
evaluate their work and decide on portfolio quality pieces.
rework, update and reprint projects to achieve portfolio level projects.
present their portfolio to students, instructors, and members of industry.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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GRDP 2066 - Portfolio Development: Graphic Design & Production